noun. In cutting tools, the hollowing out of the tool immediately behind the cutting edge.

noun. The operation of turning a crank, specifically in order to start an internal-combustion motor, as in a motor-car.

verb. Present participle of crank.

"The difficulty in cranking out more law school graduates is that law students are expensive to educate."

Nanking  banking  blanking  clanking  flanking  

crank